Matthew 1:23 – Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
The light of the World born over two thousand years ago. The One who came into the world for us, still significant, still powerfully moving, and still has followers to this day.
When we take time to embrace and honor Him at what He represents to us, His children—our mere mortals minds have trouble comprehending the significance of His coming to reside with us, as He was born of the Virgin Mary.
He a Royal King, came into our world in a lowly place, a barn in a little wooden manger. Instead of a kindly bed. He was clothes with material that merely swaddled His body. He didn’t have on robes of gold or jewels adorning His crown. Instead–He was going be wearing an entirely different crown altogether, some 33 years later. A crown of thorns that He gladly accepted so He could redeem and save us all from the ugly sin of the world. The True Light of the World, JESUS CHRIST, THE KING!
“…I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12 12
The unblemished Lamb who was led to slaughter, suffering the worst kind of death being crucified, for us! This King was born for us. The Father—our Holy Almighty God, Adonai, Elohim, Jehovah, the Great I Am– giving His Son as a sacrifice for us.
The scene at the nativity that glorious night is one that has been told for over two thousand years. One that was predicted in the Old Testament years before Christ’s miraculous birth.
Therefore, the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14).
How do we honor Him, or how can we possibly thank Him for all He has done, and continues to do?
We can start by spreading His Gospel, worshipping Him daily, walking in obedience to His commandments. And loving one another as Jesus loved and still loves us. That is just for starters.
Honor Him in your heart wherever you go and whatever you do. Not only at Christ-mas time. But all the days of your life. Spread cheer, bring comfort to those in need, offer help to those who are alone, and be a friend to those who have none. These are all life affirming choices and things that please the Father and honor His Son.
His book still one of the bestselling books of all time and is the reason for who we are, and why we are here. He is our purpose, and we are His purpose according to His will in all we do each day of our life.
The Light shines in the darkness and brings comfort to those who seek it.
The Light brings awareness to our being and energizes us for what we need to do, as we follow His light and path of righteousness.
This week marks the time when the Light of the world came to reside with us. We celebrate His birth and give thanks to God for His Son and His sacrifice.
The Light is our redeemer, and we share our spiritual faith with others to bring glory to Him and to bring others out of the darkness, and into the Light of lights.
As it nears the day of His miraculous birth, please let’s adore Him and honor Him through your love for others, shining your light as an example of His, and enjoy the wonder of His love.
May all of you have a Blessed Christmas and feel the joy of His Presence and love. God Bless~
“Lord, thank You for being our Light and for coming for us as our Redeemer, and Savior, Your Glory and Your love for us is everlasting, and we thank You for it, in Jesus name, Amen.”
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the LORD appeared to them, and the glory of the LORD shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the LORD.
Luke 2:8-11
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